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National Oral Health Survey of Oral Health Status of Bahraini School Children Aged 6, 12 & 15 Year Old

Dr. Azhar Ali Ahmad Naseeb Consultant Dental Public Health Member, GCC Oral & Dental Health Committee anaseeb@health.gov.bh

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Result was revealed also that the uppermost DMFT was recorded in southern governorate among all other governorates and equal to 12.64 (dmft at 6 years old =5.33) + (DMFT at 12Years old =2.93) + (DMFT at a 15 Years old=4.38) and that because of new dental caries incidence found in age 6 and 15 years old except age 12 years old found to be the highest score recorded in Muharraq governorate (Fig.16).

Fig 16

16: Trends of Dental Caries dmft/DMFT at Age 6, 12 & 15 Years Old/Governorate.

The severity of dental caries was recorded in all age groups in term of how many tooth considered per child has exposed to dental caries; score zero was consider to be child free of dental caries, one tooth, 2-5 teeth, 6-10 teeth and more than 10 teeth with dental caries (Fig.17).

Fig 17

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Figure 17: Severity of Dental Caries DMFT in Age 6, 12 & 15 Years Old.

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Result of dental fluorosis was showed that there were no sign of dental fluorosis to be recorded in 45.5% of children, while 54.5% were recorded to have variety of enamel fluorosis on the labial surfaces of upper anterior incisors and canine’s teeth with symmetrical diffusing format. (Fig.18)

Also the result of enamel and dental erosion was recorded in 81.4% of children, while 17.4% were recorded to have enamel lesion and 0.8% in dentin lesion. (Fig.19)

Children with no sign of traumatic injury were 81.5% of the total examined and the remaining of children had a range of trauma that included enamel (6.7%), enamel & dentin (1.5%), pulp involvement (0.5%) fracture and missing tooth due to trauma (1.1%), only 0.5% found to be treated from trauma. (Fig. 20)

Figure 18:

% of Children with Enamel Fluorosis among Age 6, 12 & 15 Years.

Figure 19:

% of Children with Enamel & Dental Erosion among Age 6, 12 & 15 Years.

Figure 20:

% of Children with Dental Traumatic Injuries among Age 6, 12 & 15 Years.

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The results were disclosed that all the children have no sign of mucosal lesions, upper or lower denture and or an urgent intervention were required.

12 years school children were subjected to a face to face interview and results revealed that 8.1% of the children at age 12 years old did not know how to describe the health of their teeth and gum while 91.9% knew how to describe the health of their teeth and gum that varies in knowledge from very poor to excellent that was scored equal to 15.2% only. (Fig. 21)

A 30.6 % of children were unsatisfied with the appearance of their teeth while 51.8 % of them were satisfied and 17.6% only answered normal i.e. neither satisfied nor unsatisfied (Fig.22), 22.2% of the children avoided smiling/laughing because of their teeth appearance (Fig.23), and 8% of the children complained that other schoolchildren make fun of them because of their teeth appearance (Fig.24)

Figure 22: % of children/12 years old were satisfied about appearance of their teeth.

Figure 23: % of children/12 years old were avoided smiling/laughing because of their teeth.

Figure 24: % of children/12 years old were other schoolchildren make fun of them due to appearance of their teeth.

Figure 21: % of children/12 years old with knowledge about health of their teeth& gum.

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% of children/12 years old and child got toothache/felt discomfort during the past 12 months.

Figure 26:

% of children/12 years old and dental pain was the main cause to miss their school classes.

25.2% of children responded that they never had toothache or felt discomfort during the past 12 months, while 74.8% of them had (Fig.25). 17.1% of the children missed their school classes due to dental pain (Fig.26).

The results showed also, that 33.8% of the children never went to the dentist during the last 12 months while 66.2% of them visited the dentist. On how frequent per year they visited dentist they responded as follows: 7% of children had visited the dentist more than four times, 1.6% had visited four times, and 7.2% three times, 17.5% two times and 23.8% visited the dentist once a year (Fig. 27).

% of children/12 years old and how often did they go to dentist during the last 12 months.

Pain in teeth and gum scored 54% as uppermost reason that let children visit their dentist during the last 12 months (Fig.28).

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of children/12 years old visited dentists in the last 12 months due to different reasons.

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% of children/12 years old were brushed their teeth by using a brush and toothpaste & frequency of brushing.

A 96.7% of the students brushed their teeth by using a brush and toothpaste; 58.2% of them reported to brush twice or more a day, 22.7% once a day, 6.8% several time a week or a month and 2.3% brushed their teeth once a week (Fig.29)

However, 3.3% only of the students reported they never brushed their teeth at all (Fig.29).

Children were asked about using fluoridated tooth paste while brushing their teeth; 40.3% answered yes, while 8.6% answered no and another 48.4 responded that they do not know about fluoridated tooth paste and 2.6% only of children have never used tooth paste while brushing their teeth (Fig.30).

Figure 30:

% of children/12 years old were brushed their teeth by using fluoridated toothpaste

% of children/12 years old and frequency in eat/drink sugary food and drinks

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termine appropriate preventive and therapeutic tactic; the dental hygienist can be the key dental team member responsible for the creation, implementation and evaluation of CAMBRA instead of waste of resources. This approach was proposed by a group of experts based on scientific literature as a means of caries risk assessment through disease indicators, risk factors and protective factors to determine the associated clinical protocols or interventions Featherstone, J.D.B., DomejeanOrliaguet, S., Jenson, L., Wolff, M., & Young, D.A. (2007) and (Featherstone, J.D., Adair, S.M., Anderson, M.H., Berkowitz, R.J., Bird, W.F., Crall, J.J., Den Besten, P.K., Donly, K.J., Glassman, P., Milgrom, P., Roth, J.R., Snow, R., & Stewart, R.E. (2003).

The World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as the “complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of infirmity” (WHO 1948). In this definition, WHO indicates three dimensions of well-being. Physical well-being that relates to function normally in activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and moving around. Mental well-being implies that intellectual faculties are intact and that there is no burden of fear, anxiety, stress, depression, or other negative emotions. Social well-being relates to one’s ability to participate in society, fulfilling roles as family member, friend, worker, or citizen or in other ways engaging in interactions with others. Bergner M, Bobbitt RA, Carter WB, Gilson BS. (1981). As Gift and Atchison (1995) stated, measuring health-related quality of life allows assessment of “the trade-off between how long and how well people live.” Gift and Atchison (1995). Diseases and disorders that result in dental and craniofacial defects can frustrate that goal, disturbing self-image, self-esteem, and well-being. Oral complications can compromise the quality of life such as problems the children could face with appearance, speaking, chewing, taste, and bad smell from oral cavity due to dental caries; and periodontal disease. In this study the psychological impact of teeth appearance has been found that 30.6 % of children were unsatisfied with the appearance of their teeth and 22.2% of the children were found that they avoided smiling/laughing because of their teeth appearance, and 8% of the children were found that other schoolchildren make fun of them because of their teeth appearance. A 17.1% of children had experienced dental pain and missed school, and perform poorly in

school. A 74.8% of children responded that they had toothache or felt discomfort during the past 12 months.

From above the presented result it can be concluded that oral health has direct impact on people’s life; Davied Locker stated that “Oral health affects people physically and psychologically and influences how they grow, enjoy life, look, speak, chew, taste food and socialize, as well as their feelings of social wellbeing (Locker D. 1997). Also, Sheiham, A. (2016) supported the same idea “Severe caries detracts from children’s quality of life: they experience pain, discomfort, disfigurement, acute and chronic infections, and eating and sleep disruption as well as higher risk of hospitalization, high treatment costs and loss of school days with the consequently diminished ability to learn” (Sheiham, A, 2016). These findings suggest that improving children’s oral health status may be a vehicle to enhancing their educational experience.

Furthermore, 33.8% of the children never went to the dentist during the last 12 months, and 23.8% of them once a year had visited the dentist. However, pain in teeth and gum was the uppermost reasons that drove children to visit their dentist in the last twelve months as this is reported by (54.5 %) students. Oral diseases are the fourth most expensive diseases to treat. Treating caries, estimated at US$ 3513 per 1000 children, would exceed the total health budget for children of most low-income countries (Yee R, Sheiham A. 2002). The situation for adults in developing countries is worse, as they suffer from the accumulation of untreated oral diseases. Millions with untreated caries have cavities and suppuration, yet planners continue to overlook oral diseases, despite their significant impact on cost and quality of life. This oversight will lead to more decay and expensive, ineffective clinical interventions. (Yee R, Sheiham, 2002).

Brushing teeth helps to remove food and plaque the sticky film that forms on your teeth and contains bacteria. American Dental Association (ADA) recommended that in addition to brushing teeth at least twice a day, person should floss daily, eat a healthy diet and limit between-meal snacks, replace toothbrush every three to four months or sooner if the bristles are frayed, and schedule regular dental checkups (American Dental Association, 2013). Fortunately, 96% of interviewed children were brushing their teeth, but only 33.8% never brushed their teeth. Though 33.8% never visited a dentist in

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the last 12 months but still there is vast majority 66.2% of children did either once or more than four times and the main reason about 54.5% of children were visiting the dentist is because of pain in teeth or gum. Children found also that they consumed sugary food and drinks several time a day and moreover they are not regularly visiting the dentist; this explains the high component of dmft/ DMFT. Though enamel fluorosis free was 45.5% among all age groups but still different rankings of fluorosis incidences was discovered during this study about 54.5% and most of it was in the form of symmetrical diffuse. This can be explained by the fact that most areas in Bahrain are fluoridated and more over people consumption drinks and food from other sources that contain fluoride. Thus, an artificial adding of fluoride should be scientifically studied very well.

Conclusion

Despite there is an overall minute improvement in oral health status of Bahraini 6, 12 and 15 year old children and mean of national DMFT =2.26 for 12 years-old is considered higher than the global standard DMFT for the year 2010 which should not be higher than (1) one (Hobdell et al, 2000 ), furthermore still there is a dental caries incidence among all age groups and an occurrence of gingival bleeding among all age groups also periodontal pocket 3-4mm and periodontal pocket more than 6mm was found in 15 year old children.

Hence, it can be understood that childhood dental caries and periodontal diseases is a serious dental public health problem among Bahraini children, particularly the very young children. Prevalence of dental caries and periodontal disease are high across the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Therefore, a serious action by all dental health services and authorities to prevent dental caries and periodontal diseases should become a priority, dental disease and periodontal diseases surveillance should be encouraged and as well as more studies should be carried out to tackle risk factors associated with same diseases, and implementation of strategies directing to prevent and control oral diseases in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Nevertheless, a mutual cooperation between all sectors governmental and private towards caries free generation should be addressed, and always one should not forget prevention is always better than curative services.

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The effect of root preparation with Protaper® rotary files on the development of apical root cracks in mild and moderate fluorotic teeth

Dr. Chems Belkhir: Professor of Endodontics

University of Monastir

Key words

Apical root crack, Protaper, working length, dental fluorosis.

Introduction

Dental fluorosis is a common pathology in Tunisia. The majority of studies addressing this topic have focused on the histological characteristics, esthetic aspect and bonding problems of fluorotic teeth. The literature reviews involving structural and histological alterations of different tissues of the tooth crown are relatively few, even more rare those describing the root of fluorotic teeth. Many studies have described the adverse effects of different rotary Ni-Ti instruments on the apical third of sound dental roots but no study has reported their effects on the root of fluorotic teeth1,2,13

The aims of our study, involving the third apical of maxillary incisors and premolars presenting mild to moderate fluorosis, are:

• To study the modifications observed in the apices of these teeth after endodontic treatment using Protaper® system.

• To determine the risk of occurrence of apical cracks according to the degree of fluorosis (mild and moderate).

Materials and Methods

Extracted human mandibular premolars and maxillary incisors with straight roots were selected for this study. The reasons for extraction and the age of the patients at the time of extraction were unknown. The roots were inspected for evidence of open apices, fracture lines, or anatomic irregularities and discarded if any of these characteristics were found. Seventy five teeth were finally selected and stored in distilled water throughout the study.

These teeth were divided into 4 groups according to Thylstrup and Fejerskov index:

Group 1: fifteen maxillary incisors with mild fluorosis (TFI 1-3).

Group 2: fifteen maxillary incisors with moderate fluorosis (TFI 4).

Group 3: ten mandibular premolars with mild fluorosis (TFI 1-3).

Group 4: ten mandibular premolars with moderate fluorosis (TFI 4).

Group 5: fifteen maxillary incisors without fluorosis (control group).

Group 6: ten mandibular premolars without fluorosis (control group).

Tooth preparation

The root was wrapped with a single layer of aluminum foil and embedded in autopolymerizing resin (Major Ortho®) set in an acrylic tube (12 mm high and 20 mm in diameter). The root was then removed from the tube, and the aluminum foil peeled off. The crowns were removed at 2 mm above the proximal cement enamel junction to ensure a straight-line access and to provide a reference plane.

The apical surface surrounding the major apical foramen of each specimen was photographed with a stereomicroscope (Zeiss) under magnification of 4 and with a digital camera.

The patency of the canal was checked, and the canal length was measured by inserting a #8 K-file into the canal until the tip of the file became visible through the major apical foramen. The distance between the file tip and the reference plane was defined as the canal working length (WL).

A simulated periodontal ligament was represented by a hydrophilic vinyl polysiloxane impression material. The root surface and the ‘‘socket’’ were

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coated with a hydrophilic vinyl polysiloxane impression material (Examixfine, GC Corporation), and the root was immediately repositioned. Thus, the polysiloxane replaced the space created by the foil.

Root Canal Preparation

The following sequence of Protaper® rotary files (Dentsply Maillefer) was used at 300 rpm to prepare the canals: an SX file was used to enlarge the coronal portion of the canal, and then the following files were used to working length – 0,5mm (WL-0,5mm): S1, S2, F1 and F2. Irrigation was performed with 33cc sodium hypochlorite at 2.5% before and after the passage of each instrument. China Ink (Le Coq®) was used in final rinsing to stain the root apex in order to reveal any cracks, and the teeth were then rinsed with water.

A single operator performed all the procedures. After root preparation, the apical surface surrounding the major apical foramen of each specimen was photographed with a stereomicroscope (Zeiss) under magnification of 4 and with a digital camera.

Statistical Analysis

Fisher Exact Test was used to compare the number of cracks between fluorosed teeth and non fluorosed teeth. Statistical analysis were performed at a 5% significance level.

Results

Fisher Exact Test revealed no significant differences between the study groups:

Comparison between fluorosed teeth and non-fluorosed teeth: p=0,28.

Comparison between mild fluorosed teeth and non-fluorosed teeth: p=0,5.

Comparison between moderate fluorosed teeth and non-fluorosed teeth: p=0,2. (Table 1)

Comparison between fluorosed incisors and non-fluorosed incisors: p=0,35.

Comparison between mild fluorosed incisors and non-fluorosed incisors: p=0,5.

Comparison between moderate fluorosed incisors and non-fluorosed incisors: p=0,32. (Table 2). (Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6).

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1: Mild fluorosed incisors: (A) before preparation. (B) After preparation: apical crack is produced.

2: Mild fluorosed incisors: (A) before preparation. (B) After preparation: no apical crack is produced.

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Figure 3: Moderate fluorosed incisors: (A) before preparation. (B) After preparation: apical crack is produced.

Figure 6: Non-fluorosed incisors: (A) before preparation. (B) After preparation: apical crack is produced.

Figure 7: Mild fluorosed premolar: (A) before preparation. (B) After preparation: no apical crack is produced.

Figure 8: Moderate fluorosed premolar: (A) before preparation. (B) After preparation: apical crack is produced.

Figure 9: Moderate fluorosed premolar: (A) before preparation. (B) After preparation: no apical crack is produced.

Figure 10: Non-fluorosed premolar: (A) before preparation. (B) After preparation: no apical crack is produced.

Figure 4: Moderate fluorosed incisors: (A) before preparation. (B) After preparation: no apical crack is produced.

Figure 5: Non-fluorosed incisors: (A) before preparation. (B) After preparation: no apical crack is produced.

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Comparison between fluorosed premolars and non-fluorosed premolars: p=0,66. Comparison between mild fluorosed premolars and non-fluorosed premolars: variables=0. Comparison between moderate fluorosed premolars and non-fluorosed premolars: p=0,05. (Table 3). (Figures 7, 8, 9 and 10).

Discussion

Through this experimental study, we have studied the modifications observed after root shaping using Protaper® system at the apices of mild-tomoderate incisors and premolars and comparing them to those of sound teeth. Many studies have described the adverse effects of different rotary Ni-Ti instruments on the apical third 1,2 of sound dental roots but no study has reported their effects on the root of fluorotic teeth. In order to simulate the anatomic conditions in vitro, we have tried to reproduce the anatomical structures surrounding the tooth. The periodontal ligament plays the role of a damper of occlusal forces applied on the tooth due to hydraulic con-

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Root canal shaping was performed using Protaper® system according to crown down concept. The progressive shaping of coronal and middle portions of the canal to the foramen makes easier the access of instruments to the apical portion. Some studies4 have proven that NiTi rotary systems can increase dentinal defects. Our study has shown that Protaper® induces little cracks in both sound and fluorotic teeth which can be explained by the technical features of the instrument. Protaper® has a convex triangular cross section that decreases the rotational friction between the blade of the file and dentin, an active blade

without radial land and a negative cutting angle that enhances the cutting action. Besides, Protaper® files each have a noncutting, modified guiding tip that decreases canal transportations. The taper and the diameter of the instrument may cause dentinal defects 12,19

Bier et al. study 4 has shown that the rate of occurrence of cracks and apical fractures depends on the diameter of the rotary instrument utilized for the preparation of the apical third. This study has demonstrated that dental roots presenting the highest number of cracks are those prepared with Protaper® system following the operative sequence to the file F3 (30/100 diameter and apical taper of 09). In our work, we have finished the preparation of the apical third to the file F2 (25/100 diameter and apical taper of 08) which can explain the low number of cracks observed.

Sathorn et al. 12 confirmed our findings by demonstrating that keeping the apical foramen as small as possible decreases the risk of occurrence of radicular cracks and fractures.

The excessive and extended contact between endodontic instruments and canal walls induces the appearance of high stress and pressure zones. It’s from this weakness zone that cracks arise. The excessive contact is particularly observed when big diameter files are utilized for the preparation of the apical third which is the most tapering portion thus the most fragile of the dental root 2

The position of the apical terminus also takes part in the occurrence of radicular cracks. Wu et al. 20 suggest locating working terminus at 2 to 3 mm short of the apical foramen in vital teeth and at 1 to 2 mm short of this foramen in necrotic teeth. This suggestion enables to keep the foramen as small as possible and gives the apical portion of the canal sufficient resistance and stiffness.

Adorno et al. study 2 has shown that excessive removal of radicular dentin may predispose the root and particularly the apical third to cracks and even radicular fractures. The apical cracks were more numerous in teeth where working length is equal to the length of the radicular canal. This study concluded that leaving 1 mm of non-instrumented radicular dentin at the apical zone reduces the risk of occurrence of radicular cracks and fractures.

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Conclusion

At the end of this study, we can conclude that:

• Mechanical preparation of the canal using Protaper® rotary files to WL-0.5mm induces fewer apical cracks in mild and moderate fluorotic incisors and premolars.

• These fluorotic teeth are not more fragile than non fluorotic teeth at their apical portions.

• There is no association between the severity degrees of fluorosis (mild, moderate) and the occurrence of apical defects.

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2. ADORNO CG , YOSHIOKA T ,SUDA H. CRACK INITIATION ON THE APICAL ROOT SURFACE CAUSED BY THREE DIFFERENT NICKEL-TITANIUM ROTARY FILES AT DIFFERENT WORKING LENGTHS. JENDOD 2011,37: 522-5

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B-3001 Leuven

Tel. +32.16.74.10.00

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info@gceurope.com

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Course Date

Course Fee

BD 8,000 this also include four Nobel Biocare Dental Implants and healing abutments. Prosthetic components are not included.

Payment plan in four installments. First 25% upon registration and the remaining should be completed three months before graduation. (Payments are nonrefundable)

For registration and more information about the one year program, please contact Seef Medical Training Center:

Phone: +973 16011771

Email: info@seefmedicaltraining.com

Address:

Bldg 103, First floor, Road 59 Amwaj Island, 257 Next to Choueifat School

Website: www.seefmedicaltraining.com

MECTRON S.P.A.

Via Loreto, 15/A

16042 Carasco (Ge) – Italy

Tel. +39 0185 35361

www.mectron.com - mectron@mectron.com

Dr. Alberto Rebaudi, Dr. Claudio Stacchi

Ultrasonic Implant Site Preparation technique using PIEZOSURGERY®

PIEZOSURGERY® Implant Site Preparation, more commonly known as UISP Technique (Ultrasonic Implant Site Preparation Technique) was born from an intuition of Prof. Tomaso Vercellotti, followed and developed within the “International Piezosurgery Academy” and in collaboration with different research groups at the University.

This method offers significant advantages in the healing process, preserving trabecular bone architecture and allowing both to reduce cortical and cancellous bone trauma with respect to the rotating instruments and to leave the bone surface thoroughly cleansed by milling residues. If we analyze site preparation techniques from the mechanical point of view, it is clear that the cutting action is promoted by a variable number of bumps of a cutting disk on the bone structure; the main difference between ultrasonic preparation and preparation with the drill consists precisely in the frequency of the impacts of the working part of the instrument on the bone mineralized structure.

In the ultrasonic technique, there are about 30,000 micro-shocks per second, whereas with drills these are a few dozens or hundreds. This is confirmed by the high micronization of the chips with ultrasonic preparation, and allows better control of the surgical instrument during osteotomy.

As in the traditional preparation with drills, the piezoelectric implant site preparation involves the use of a sequence of inserts with an increasing diameter with internal and external irrigation, to allow the placement of each type of implant; however, it is also possible to carry out one or more steps with drills in the case of particular geometries or implants with particular anatomical or clinical needs.

The development of the UISP technique has led in a few years to the realization of many biomolecular, biomechanical, histological and radiographic studies, of which there is extensive bibliography available at www.piezosurgeryacademy.com

The first clinical results on the UISP technique applications have led to the publication of favourable case studies, including one published in 2014 on the International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry: a multicenter work carried out on 3579 implants with 3 years of follow-up which was conducted on mature edentulous ridges, as well as on regenerated, post-extraction sites and on advanced reconstructive surgery with simultaneous placement of implants.

Another milestone in the history of the UISP technique was in 2011 in Lugano during the 1st International Congress of the International Piezosurgery Academy, where the definition of “Ultra-osseointegration” was introduced and discussed to explain the biomolecular effects that ultrasonic preparation has made possible, as proven by a major study of the University of Turin, published by Prof. Preti et al. in the Journal of Periodontology in 2007.

These results have also been confirmed in several in-vitro and in-vivo studies, which analysed the anatomical features of the bone after site

Figure 1: in-vitro comparison between sites prepared on fresh bone with drill and sites prepared with the piezoelectric technique.

Figure 4: Protocol for the implant site preparation with piezoelectric technique

Figures 2-3: Implants placed in vivo, removed after 2 months of healing for microCT histological analysis after site preparation with drill vs piezo.

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preparation and the consequent healing physiology, showing a reduction of bone damage in sites prepared with the UISP technique compared to traditional drills.

These studies have demonstrated the positive effects of the microsurgical precision cutting of ultrasounds and those of intensive cleaning by piezoelectric cavitation which frees the site from preparation drilling residues.

In addition, other studies:

• Stacchi et al. (Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research 2013) have shown, after the UISP preparation, a minor loss of stability of the implants in the early stages of healing.

• Di Alberti et al. (Quintessence International 2010) have shown an higher peri-implant radiographic bone density in the UISP sites compared to those prepared with drills, suggesting an increased bone formation near the implant.

Figures 5-8: Ultrasonic site preparation

Therefore, with ultrasonic preparation, we have:

1. Greater number of vascular channels open in the bone cortex,

2. Less bone damage due to trauma or overheating.

3. Better cleaning of the site from preparation debris.

4. Lifting with endosteum cavitation from trabecular bone.

5. Faster or equal healing of the implants depending on bone quality.

Ultrasonic implant site preparation was particularly advantageous in different clinical situations:

Where immediate loading is chosen and it is imperative to try to obtain and maintain the highest possible stability. As is known, in these cases it is necessary to search for the cortical bone on which to engage the implants; the ultrasound action allows perceiving the different vibration between cortical and cancellous bone.

• In post-extraction sites, in order to easily address the preparation axis as correctly as possible.

• To correct a site initially prepared on an incorrect axis.

• In the presence of poor bone quality or of a very thin cortical as is often the case the upper maxillar bone.

• When it is necessary to preserve delicate tissues, such as the sinus membrane or the alveolar nerve that the ultrasonic vibration does not damage, unlike a rotary drill.

In summary, ultrasounds determine less trauma to the bone structure, a more favourable healing response and a very low inflammatory phase with earlier bone reparative neo-apposition.

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Essentia™ and G-Premio Bond from GC

Essentia is a new concept from GC featuring:

Essentia breaks free from the conventions with a unique shade system

• New shade concept, bold & straightforward: seven shades to solve all clinical cases!

• Intuitive system which will simplify the daily work of clinicians.

• Reduced inventory: only seven syringes; all shades will be of use

Essentia simplifies shade selection with six main restorative options

• Anterior: 4 options based on the patient’s age: Bleach/Junior, Young, Adult & Senior

• Posterior: easy duo-layering technique, or a simple monoshade using the Universal

Essentia features optimal handling & optical properties in all situations

• Dentins are made soft for an easy sculpting, and display an excellent shade adaptation

• Enamels are slightly more compact, and guarantee an excellent gloss

• The Universal shade is packable for an easy application in the posterior area

• The Masking Liner is injectable and very opaque: perfect for deep discoloured cavities

As the bond is equally important, G-Premio Bond offers the ease of use & versatility without any impact on the quality of the bond. G-Premio BOND offers the advantages of a universal but with a top performance in all situations.

G-Premio BOND: a one-bottle universal bonding compatible with all etching modes and which can be used not only for direct bonding, but also for repair cases & hypersensitivity treatment.

G-Premio BOND offers unique features which help the dentists to strive for…

ZERO debondings

With an excellent bond strength to both enamel and dentin regardless of the etching mode and an excellent stability, G-Premio BOND ensures a durable bond in time thanks to a combination of three functional monomers.

ZERO discolorations

With a perfect penetration and wettability and an efficient drying procedure, G-Premio BOND displays an extremely thin film thickness of 3µm to guarantee durable aesthetics.

ZERO post-op sensitivity

With a mild effect on dentin tubules in self-etch and a full infiltration by the bonding agent in total-etch, thanks to an optimal wettability.

Website: www.gceurope.com

76 IPS e.max Ceram Selection:

New Enamel and Effect

powders

The new IPS e.max Ceram Selection range comprises special Enamel and Effect powders that are characterized by their vibrant colours and exceptional light-optical properties. They are used in combination with the existing IPS e.max Ceram materials. Individual characteristics are created quickly and easily with these powders and restorations are imparted with highly esthetic, lifelike features.

The new Enamel and Effect materials are available in twelve shades, which are divided into three groups. The six “Special Enamel” powders have an enamel-like translucency. They are used to adjust the saturation and chroma of the restoration. As their names suggest, the three “Light Reflector” Effect powders reflect light, while the three “Light Absorber” powders absorb light.

Special Enamel: enamel-like translucency

The following shades are available: aqua, citrine, honey, apricot, quartz and diamond. Citrine, honey, apricot and quartz are used to adjust the saturation and chroma of the restoration and to accentuate the enamel area. Aqua is an intensively coloured enamel powder that highlights the bluish translucent appearance of incisal edges.

Light Reflector: light reflecting

They are supplied in the following shades: silk, salmon and cream. Silk increases the brightness of the incisal area. Salmon and cream are suitable for imitating the colour of reflecting areas in the cervical and incisal third.

Light Absorber: light absorbing

BIOSTAR® and MINISTAR S® – top performance in pressure moulding for all applications in practice and laboratory

• heater reaches working temperature in 1 second

• scan technology for immediate code programming

• great variety of pressure moulding material for all applications

• leading technology for almost 50 years

They are available in the following shades: fog, lavender and taupe. Fog reduces the brightness of the incisal area. Lavender and taupe are used to create light absorbing areas in the incisal and cervical third and in proximal edges.

Experts collaborated in the development

A team of highly esteemed dental technicians composed of Oliver Brix (Germany), August Bruguera (Spain) and Gérald Ubassy (France) played a key role in the development of IPS e.max Ceram Selection. Website: www.ivoclarvivadent.com

1 - 2 DECEMBER, 2016 AT THE SEEF MEDICAL TRAINING CENTER, BAHRAIN

• Automated material changer for enhanced efficiency • Dry milling of zirconium oxide, acrylic resin, wax

• Wet-grinding capabilities for IPS e.max® CAD for Zenotec

• The IPS e.matrix multiholder maximizes productivity and flexibility

Zenostar® Telio® CAD for Zenotec